General Foreman

ABOUT THE AGENCY

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide leadership to Foreman and other mechanical employees to ensure a safe workplace. Educate and enforce safe and efficient work practices to the workforce. Responsible for planning and executing dispatchments repairs and maintenance activities to provide reliable and safe rolling stock/work equipment for Metro-North’s customers while ensuring compliance to all regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safe, clean, reliable maintenance, repair and dispatchment of rolling stock to meet Metro-North’s requirements for availability, on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that the workplace is free of preventable hazards.
• Coordinate training of employees and enforce the practices of safe work procedures.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Perform all necessary administrative tasks, including payroll, attendance, and discipline in accordance with Metro-North’s policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure that employees are provided with all necessary training and counseling to perform their assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Ensure that equipment provided for dispatchments can deliver reliable service.
• Position may be required to work various shifts and locations as assigned to support operation 24 hour/day, 7 days a week. Will be on call and respond to emergencies as required
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong electrical/electronic background and general knowledge of rolling stock or asset class maintenance and repair.
• Working knowledge for FRA and other regulatory agency policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and project coordination skills.
• Good planning, coordinating and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to work effectively under extreme pressure and within a changing environment.
• Ability to provide leadership, decision making, and motivation required.
• General computer knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and automated data systems and/ or comparable applications.
• Must be available 24/7 to respond to derailments/unusual occurrences.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

The following is/are preferred:

• Working knowledge of Metro-North maintenance practices preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in a Mechanical or Electrical field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials to include two additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum three (3) years of practical experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair of Locomotives, EMU cars, Coach cars, or other comparable fleet or asset groups of electromechanical equipment.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience managing staff, projects, and/or processes.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Drivers License

OTHER INFORMATION

• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.
• Employees driving company vehicleswill be subject to License Monitoring andmust complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employersandencourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

If youseekareasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance,to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.

HOW TO APPLY:

For Internal Applicants:Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.

For External Applicants:Visitwww.mta.info, click the “Careers” link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on “See All Open MTA Positions”. Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.